Outlook: Another strong regular-season performance ended short of the Cup. The Sharks still have an exceptional defense corps despite the retirement of Rob Blake. The big change is in goal. Evgeni Nabokov was allowed to walk as a free agent and GM Doug Wilson signed Antti Niemi from salary cap-strapped Chicago.

Terps cornerback Barnes to miss rest of seasoncol. footballMaryland cornerback Kevin Barnes suffered a shoulder-blade fracture and is out for the season, coach Ralph Friedgen said yesterday. The senior was injured Saturday in the 26-0 victory over Wake...